Supervising Buyer

Supervising Buyer

Salary

$81,120.00 - $114,587.20 Annually

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-02104-01

Department

Purchasing

Opening Date

08/29/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The Purchasing Department is recruiting for a Supervising Buyer who plans and supervises the activities of a procurement unit; reviews and approves purchase orders and contracts; performs complex negotiations and value analysis; is involved with policy recommendations and legal matters; and makes and carries out challenging purchasing decisions.

For a more detailed description, refer to the Supervising Buyer job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

Must possess a completed/awarded Bachelors degree in purchasing/supply management, business/public administration, economics, accounting, finance or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Must possess four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) direct buying experience for goods and services AND one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

SUBSTITUTION

A Masters degree from an accredited institution in a qualifying field may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

EDUCATION

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following abilities and/or attributes:

• Possession of Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification.
• Experience in a centralized, public sector purchasing department with direct buying experience.
• Customer service driven and results-focused in order to provide prompt and efficient service, including prioritization of customer services.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 11, 2026.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:

Employment Hiring Process Information

SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Education: Do you possess a Bachelors degree (or higher) in purchasing/supply management, business administration, economics, accounting, finance or related field? (Education must be clearly demonstrated in the Education section of the application.)

• Yes
• No

03

Indicate your type of procurement experience.

• Stand alone position
• Centralized department
• Decentralized agency
• None of the above

04

Buyer Experience: Clearly describe in detail any work experience with primary responsibility performing one or more of the following: Request for Proposals (RFP) development and RFP process management; vendor contract development and administration; contract best value analysis and negotiations; project management related to procurement; direct buying of goods or services; or supply chain management. Be sure to include name of employer, level of responsibility, and dates of employment. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

05

As a buyer, indicate the items for which you have had direct responsibility writing correspondence.

• Documenting protocols and procedures
• Preparing training materials and providing procurement training
• Writing reports and agenda items (reports to a governing body or board)
• Comparative studies and cost/benefit analyses
• Presenting to management or a governing body or board
• Working with management and elected officials
• Working one-on-one with suppliers
• Working with multiple end-users (aggregating purchases)
• Managing special projects and assignments
• Accomplishing and managing performance measures
• None of the above

06

Briefly describe examples of the duties performed for the items checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

07

Indicate the types of products and services you are directly responsible for securing as a buyer/purchaser.

• Medical (hospital, detention center, public health, etc.)
• Public work (architecture, engineering, project management, construction, etc.)
• Human Services (social services)
• Information Technology
• Administrative and consulting
• Human resources, insurance, risk management
• Facilities management
• Fleet and vehicle
• Financial (financing, armored car, auditing, etc.)
• Security and disaster recovery
• Law and justice
• None of the above

08

Briefly describe examples of the duties performed for the items checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

09

As a buyer, indicate your experience with multi-year and high-value contracts.

• Planning and developing Request for Proposal
• Addressing formal protests/inquiries
• Developing and reviewing contracts
• Negotiating contracts
• Implementing contracts across an entity
• Contract administration and enforcing terms and conditions
• Resolve contractual disputes
• Terminating contracts
• Drafting scope of work
• None of the above

10

Briefly describe examples of the duties performed for the items checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Indicate your experience with Requests for Proposal (RFP) evaluation techniques.

• Designing evaluation tools using various methods
• Facilitating evaluation processes
• Leading evaluation panels
• Tabulating and summarizing an evaluation
• Completing, summarizing in writing, and justifying an evaluation process
• None of the above

12

Briefly describe examples of the duties performed for the items checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

13

Indicate your responsibility with electronic procurement.

• Vendor management
• Online bidding
• Requisitioning
• Receiving
• Invoicing
• Issuing purchase orders
• Assisting end-users with processes
• Workflow
• Training
• SAP SRM (this specific system)
• None of the above

14

Briefly describe examples of the duties performed for the items checked above and include the name of the employer. If none, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

15

Supervision: Indicate which of the following supervisory/lead tasks you performed, for a minimum of one (1) year.

• Advise on work problems
• Assign and review work
• Approve time off
• Change work schedules
• Counsel on behavior problems
• Give input on work evaluations
• Write & sign work evaluations
• Interview for hire
• Recommend for hire
• Make final hiring decision
• Recommend disciplinary action
• Carry out disciplinary action
• None of the above

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Supervisory/Lead Experience: Clearly demonstrate your experience where you functioned as a regular, ongoing supervisor or lead (not as backup in case of absence). Include an example that demonstrates your leadership skills. Be sure to provided explicit details supporting your answers of each experience to include: position title, the dates of employment, and the number of people/titles of positions supervised/led, including the scope of your responsibilities for each work experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Certificates: Check each of the following valid certificates you possess. If none or your certificate has expired, select "N/A."

• Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• N/A

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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